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Hearty Green Lentil and Potato Stew
VegetarianLunchDinnerQuick & EasyHealthy Comfort

Hearty Green Lentil and Potato Stew

A comforting and filling green lentil and potato stew with carrots and onions, perfect for a budget-friendly vegetarian meal.

10 min

Prep

35 min

Cook

4

Serves

350

Calories

Macros · per serving

15g protein

65g carbs

7g fat

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 1 cup green lentils
  • 2 potato
  • 2 carrot
  • 1 onion
  • 3 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt — to taste
  • black pepper — to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the green lentils under cold water and set aside.

  2. 2

    Peel and dice the potatoes and carrots into small cubes.

  3. 3

    Chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

  4. 4

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  5. 5

    Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the diced potatoes and carrots to the pot and stir well.

  7. 7

    Add the rinsed lentils, canned diced tomatoes, water, and the vegetable stock cube to the pot.

  8. 8

    Stir in the dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

  9. 9

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.

  10. 10

    Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving.

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